Testimonials  and Reviews from satisfied customers of Alan Reed Art

14th May 2012

I own one of your prints and thoroughly enjoy it everyday. I have studies some watercolor and think you are the best watercolor artist I've ever seen. Just a comment from one of your greatest fans, I don't think your new website does your paintings justice.  Nancy Thiessen, USA

8th February 2012

Thank you!, Message: Just received the print of St Marks Square. Thank you so much - it is perfect. And following our discussion re. frames, I'm really grateful that you managed to source the gold for me. The print is my 'something thoughtful' gift for my Husband's 40th, who has memories of Aerobics at 5am in a similarly quiet St Marks Square when the boat he was on with the Royal Navy stopped there some 20 years ago! I'm hoping it'll inspire him to take me there one day! Thanks again. Jo 

December 2011

Dear Alan,

I received Victoria Street this afternoon and it's just so perfect. My wee red car's in it too!  I know "my" Alan will love it. It's so good to know I have a wedding present for him that is just right and has such special meaning to us both.
Thank you so much for the Heriot's print too. It resulted in a happy "awww" from my kids. They have many happy memories of being at that school. How kind of you. Your work is really beautiful......and the framing is just what I wanted.
Thank you again.

A Chalmers

 Best wishes, and, perhaps one day we will have an opportunity to meet.  

 Mary Beth Washington DC, USA

September 2011

Just a quick note to say that the print arrived today beautifully packaged and perfectly safe.

Dear Alan Reed,

I received my framed print and my husband Gordon and I are delighted with the print and the quality of the framing.  We just can't stop looking at it.  Our next buy will definitely be the Forth Bridge floating in the mist....something we have seen in real life.  I will be in touch later on that one.

Also want to thank you for the safe packaging and delivery. We missed the delivery yesterday but it arrived today safely.  As well, thank you for the catalogue which arrived at the weekend - a joy to browse.

Having tried watercolour landscape Gordon and I recognise real talent when we see it. 

We both send our thanks and good wishes.

M & G

August 2011

 Dear Alan,

 Many thanks for the complimentary 'Theatre Royal at night' print.I am a great fan of your work and first came across it a few years ago when in Newcastle. I bought a print of  Central Arcade, as I always loved the Arcade when I was growing up. I was brought up in Darras Hall and moved to London when I was 18. The Central Arcade picture I ordered from you last month is a wedding present for one of my best friends, who grew up in Medburn. Although most of us from school are now down here, we visit the North East when possible. The whole package of the Newcastle, Northumberland, the people, football on match days can't be found anywhere else in the world.I hope to visit your gallery when up there later in the year,

Many thanks,

Joanna Handley

Dear Alan,

Just to let you know that we are really pleased with the " Rugby v. Durham School" painting we ordered from you a few weeks ago. We have bought it for our son's 18th birthday as he is the Rugby School "no. 7"  holding the ball in the painting! We did have an email about the painting through the school a while ago, but couldn't afford it at the time and we weren't sure if Matthew would really want it, he then happened to mention how nice the painting was and how he would love to have a print of it, so i hoped you had some left and bought it quick! Matthew was a awarded a sports scholarship to the school and his place there is also funded by the Arnold Foundation. It was an honour for him to take part in this tournament, and as much an honour for you to have immortalised this moment for him in this beautiful watercolour. 

July 2011

Alan Reed is an exceptionally talented and skilled British watercolourist. His paintings are exquisite and are heirlooms of the future. Maggie Jeans, Bristol

Alan is a delightful person and a truly talented artist, I currently have two of Alan's paintings and I have also commissioned Alan to paint a winter scene of the front of my business `City Retreat in the Snow` which we have used as the picture on our company christmas card, I think it`s amazing. His gallery in Ponteland has beautiful array of his own and other artists painting on display this coupled with the warm welcome and the hospitality received form both himself and his lovely wife Susan make a visit very worthwhile. Also the `Own Art` Scheme which allows you to purchase your piece over a period of time `interest free` is a great help. Keep up the good work Alan.

Lesley Caster, Newcastle

Alan painted a bespoke landscape of the beach and castle at Bamburgh as a keepsake for our family. We were especially impressed by the attention he gave to our wishes, including at our request, miniature representations of all of us, and we love the finished product It is a treasured possession.

Lynne Oxley, Morpeth

We have three of Alan's paintings of Edinburgh and I commissioned him to paint a view our home in the Tyne Valley. The Edinburgh paintings have pride of place in our hall and the commissioned picture sits above our dining room fireplace. I have also bought a copy of Alan's "Sketch Book of Oman" - a high quality product which makes an excellent gift.All of Alan's work is first class and of excellent value.

Dr Alan Rutherford, Stocksfield

Alan's paintings are truly unique and atmospheric. Last Christmas I enjoyed sending my friends and family Christmas cards depicting scenes from his collection of my home town of Newcastle Upon Tyne. The paintings truly captured the atmosphere of Newcastle and they were a pleasure to send. I have also visited Alan's Gallery in Ponteland, Newcastle. It was a great experience to see the paintings up close and hear about the inspiration and design behind them. An exceptional quality business, "Well Done!"

Mrs H,J Allan, Newcastle

May 2011

Dear Alan I’m writing to express my thanks for the recent print of Durham in Winter I purchased for my Dad’s 60th birthday; the gift was very well received, and is now hanging in pride of place in his office. Whilst my Dad is a man of many words, few of them are usually coherent, but the email I received from him afterwards clearly sums up my feelings towards your work too: “Thanks for the present, really appreciated and love the scene - have spent hours looking at it!” Your amiable approach to business and blindingly obvious talent makes you a person for which it is a pleasure to do business with - I certainly have my eye on a few prints for myself in the future!  RC

May 2011

Just to let you know that the Print arrived on Friday morning and I absolutely love it It really catches the atmosphere of the Grassmarket and every time I look at it I see something I hadn't noticed before Thank You! 

Kindest Regards Joyce Robertson

February 2011

Dear Mr Reed I absolutely love the framed print of Victoria Street Edinburgh - it complements the Melville Street one beautifully. Although my purchase was made via your website you took the trouble to contact me by telephone to check a couple of points and again to confirm delivery.Thank You so much. The prints arrived today. They are beautiful. Thank you so much! We enjoyed our first 'newsletter' this week as well. We'll be in touch again. Lynn Manning

December 2010

The prints arrived today and are wonderful. They add beautifully to the 12 other Alan prints we have.

KInd Regards  Martin 

December 2010

I have just received the limited edition of Bamburgh Castle, it's beautiful, the web site does not the picture justice.  I am almost certain I will be a returning customer.  Best regards and Happy Christmas    Janet 

January 2010

Hi Alan

Thank you very much for the speedy dispatch of the beautiful Bamburgh print. I purchased it for the lady who works for us as a retirement present. I introduced her a few years ago to the beauties of the North East and she has holidayed there every year since, Holy Island and Bamburgh being her favourites. I am myself originally from Woolsington not a stones throw away from where you are.Thanks again.  Joanne 

19 December 2009

We just wanted to say sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for the other night when we picked up the print of the Theatre Royal. We are over the moon with this and have hung this taking pride of place in the hallway so we and anyone coming into our home can enjoy this and appreciate how lovely this really is. Thank you again.  Craig

13 October 2009

Alan, I just wanted to let you know we got the prints today. They are just beautiful and thanks also for the lovely note. I can't wait until they are framed and hanging on the wall; soon hopefully!  Best Wishes   Robin

Dear Alan, 

I received your beautiful painting this morning and am truly delighted with it.  You have a great talent and your painting will certainly give me a great deal of pleasure.  I have a great fondness for Dubai and in particular the Jumeirah Beach & Burj al Arab.  The colours you have chosen are magnificent and they certainly show the Burj in all it's splendour! Many Thanks.  Clare Greathurst 

December 2009

Alan Reed is without doubt one of the most talented watercolour artists working in the UK today. His scenes of the North East, the Middle East, and in particular Italy are wonderful representations with amazing life, depth and feeling. I thoroughly recommend you visit Alan at his studio and gallery in Ponteland, or at www.alanreed.com to see for yourself his outstanding works."  Shaun Gomm

December 2009

We have always been very impressed with the quality of the service and the beautiful artwork produced by Alan and Susan Reed.  We have commissioned them to do a wonderful painting of our house and a number of smaller paintings that have been turned into postcards.  David and Chrissie Lang,www.casasangabriel.com

December 2009

"The quality of Alan's work never fails to impress. One look around his gallery confirms his talent as a watercolour artist of the highest order. Having an example of Alan's work hanging at home is a pleasure not just for us, but to all who look at it." 

Alan is a true professional who shows absolute integrity both to his art and to his relationships. Anyone who works with Alan can be not only confident of truly outstanding art which will always draw commendation from all that view it but also of dealing with a man with whom it is a pleasure to do business.

We commissioned Alan to do a watercolour, and we were delighted with the result, but more importantly we were pleased to be actively involved in the process leading up to the finished piece....Alan is so talented and he and Susan go out of their way to make sure everything is just right. He has something in every price range!

"Alan's work is of priceless artistic flair. His gallery is a dangerous place to visit as his work is so mouthwateringly appealing it affects my liquidity, but enhances my quality of life".

8th October 2009

Hello again Alan,  Just wanted to say thank you so very very much for sending the complimentary signed card which arrived this morning - it is very kind of you. It is also very apt and with perfect timing as it is my birthday today. San Gimignano is another of our favourite places. We seem to be following in your footsteps!!  My print of Relais il Canalicchio arrived this afternoon and I am absolutely thrilled with it.  Many many thanks once again for all your help and kindness.Very best wishes.  Janet

3rd August 2009

Dear Alan & Susan

We want to take this opportunity to express our thanks following the recent purchase of the picture of Venice. The warmth of colour and impressionist style were exactly what we were looking for.
We were made very welcome on arrival at the gallery and were very impressed with the professionalism - the cappuchino was delicious too !
The picture arrived well wrapped and now occupies a prime spot where it has been much admired by friends and family.
We were particulary impressed by your website with it's ease of navigation and enjoyed watching the video clip of the artist at work on location.
With our thanks and every good wish.  David & Ruth Landles

February 2009

Hi Allan

After several days of often quite animated discussion, and much 
moving of pictures from wall to wall, we are finally agreed that 
Theatre Royal in the Snow should take pride of place in our living room.

We have a great affection for the Theatre Royal, for its 
architecture, and for its location at the head of the elegantly 
pleasing Grey Street, all captured so beautifully in your painting.  
For us it is more than just a picture, it epitomizes many years of 
happy memories of Newcastle and provides us with daily spiritual 
refreshment.

Thank you so much.

Wyn and Rob

March 22 / 2008

Dear Mr Reed 
Thank you for sending me the limited edition print of the 'Grand Canal' which I am truly delighted with. I apologise for not contacting you sooner, due to all the work on my new house I have only just got round to unpacking it. I am sure it will be gracing my new home for many years to come. You are a truly talented artist, I love your work. With very best wishes  Lesley Rudyard

January 27 / 2007

Hi Alan
The picture we ordered just before Christmas arrived safely in New Zealand and has been much admired! Many thanks.  Kath

January 19 / 2007

Hello Mr Reed
Just a note to say the prints arrived safely yesterday. We are very pleased with them. The quality of the prints and the mounts was superb and exceeded all our expectations. You also did a very good job with the packaging. As for the paintings we just loved them! The internet pictures do not do them any justice. Thank you.  Serge Chan

June 09 / 2006

Hi Alan
Just to say a big thank you for organizing the print to be sent to my friend. It arrived shortly after the wedding and she said that was better because they were having a little party the next day in the garden and all gathered around to unwrap it! She and her new husband are absolutely thrilled and declared it their 'best present'.

May 12 / 2006

 
Just to say thank you very much for the picture of Lindisfarne. It was for an engagement present for a couple who proposed at Lindisfarne and they loved it. Thanks also for prompt dispatch and excellent packaging.

December 14 / 2005

Mr Reed
Just to let you know that the picture arrived Tuesday. We are delighted with the picture it is excellent and the frame sets it of. We look forward to visiting your studio again in the near future. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.  Mr Tordoff

November 09 / 2005

I have just purchased 3 prints from you I have to say the internet does not do them justice they are lovely! 

October 29 / 2005

Received my print on Tuesday as promised. I'm absolutely delighted with it - glad I had it framed, it looks lovely - a constant reminder of one of my favourite cities. Thanks again

August 04 / 2005

Hi Alan
Just wanted to say a big thank you for sending our "match day" picture in such quick time and so well packaged. It now has pride of place in our Kent hallway for everbody to see! The other two pictures that we took away at the time, are also in prominent places to remind us daily of home. Thanks for great service.  Mrs Mole

August 04 / 2005

Dear Gail
I am delighted with the picture I bought from you (St Andrews harbour, early morning). It is a gift, but I like it so much I may buy another for myself ! I also want you to know how much I appreciated your help on the phone, the prompt despatch, the superlative box and wrapping, and the personal touch of a note from Alan Reed inside. That sort of service is truly excellent and deserves praise. Many thanks indeed.  Gordon Wilson

Telephone 01661 871800

Mobile 0771 874 1546